The incoming president for his part admitted that he took a much deserved break after the elections so he could recuperate.

“I had a long rest, and all along during the campaign, I was carrying this virus in me that causes my bronchial infection at nag-resume ako antibiotics for about five days bago ako pinayagan ng doctor na lumabas,” explained Digong.

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The 71-year-old Duterte has previously been accused by a journalist to have some form of throat cancer which his camp denied.